Category: Roku
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Nearly 26M Americans will Watch The Olympics on Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV This Year
While linear TV has long been the default option for watching the Olympic Games every four years, more people are moving over to streaming to cheer on Team USA. Recent data from Analytics IQ shows that nearly 10% of Americans (26M) are likely to watch the Games this year via Roku, Apple TV or Amazon…
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NBCUniversal Launches Hub on Roku for Easy Access to Tokyo 2020 Olympics Coverage
NBCUniversal and Roku have announced a partnership to bring an all-new immersive experience for viewers to watch the 2020 Olympics on the Roku platform. Now through August 8, NBCUniversal will have an Olympics hub with games coverage and Olympics-related entertainment on supported Roku devices and Roku TVs. Roku viewers can access NBCU’s 5,500 hours of…
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Last Chance: Get a Month of Starz, Showtime, AMC+ & More for Just 99 Cents from The Roku Channel
Roku is offering a major deal on more than a dozen premium subscriptions. Right now, you can get your first month of select premium subscriptions for just 99 cents, including AMC+, Starz, EPIX, Showtime, BET+, and more. Today is the last day to get the deal, so sign up for your favorite premium channels before…
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Roku Adds Apple TV+ Button to Remotes
Apple is taking a new approach to promoting its streaming service Apple TV+. Apple now has a channel shortcut button on Roku remotes, alongside Disney+, Netflix, and Hulu. The New York Post spotted the update to remotes on Roku’s website Wednesday morning with the featured image on the website showing the Roku Ultra with the…
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Roku Announces a 30-Day Free Trial to AMC+ With a Roku Device Purchase
Right now, Roku is offering customers a 30-day pass to AMC+ when they buy and activate a new Roku streaming device. Customers will get full access to the AMC+ library including The Walking Dead, Kevin can F** Himself, A Discovery of Witches, and more, plus new shows and movies premiering every week. All you have…
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Report Suggests Comcast Exploring Deals with ViacomCBS, Roku As Part of Streaming Push
(Editor’s Note: Updated story after reaching out to Roku to comment on the report.) A new report suggests Comcast is considering deals to collaborate with ViacomCBS or to acquire Roku as the company looks to establish itself in the world of streaming. In a profile focusing on Comcast CEO Brian Roberts, the Wall Street Journal…
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The Roku Channel Has Seen Record Numbers Since Launching Roku Originals
Roku shared an update on The Roku Channel today, announcing that since the launch of Roku Originals, the free streaming service has seen a record number of accounts streaming the free content. More than one in three Roku Channel viewers streamed a Roku Original series in the first two weeks, with users streaming over nine…
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Save on the Roku Ultra and Roku Streaming Stick+ (Limited Time Deal)
Roku devices are back on sale, ahead of Prime Day later this month. Right now, you can save on the Roku Ultra and the Roku Streaming Stick+. These sale prices expire on June 12. Roku Ultra $69, Originally $99.99 With USB and Ethernet ports for the ultimate connectivity, the Roku Ultra is for users that truly…
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Roku Launches New Weekly Show ‘Roku Recommends’
Roku announced today a new weekly entertainment show called “Roku Recommends.” The 15 minute show will share some of the best content and hidden gems on Roku each week. “Roku Recommends” launches today with Emmy-award winner, Maria Menounos, and award-winning, multi-hyphenate, Andrew “Hawk” Hawkins hosting an episode with the top five titles to stream on…
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Get Roku Devices on Sale Through May 29
Get an early Memorial Day deal with Roku’s sale on some of its best selling products. The Streambar, Ultra, Streaming Stick+, Wireless Speakers, and Subwoofer are all on sale. The deals expire on May 29. Roku Player + Audio Deals Roku Streambar $99, Normally $129.99 is the ideal gift for the entertainment-lover on a budget looking to…